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Elvis, a famous library, and Abe Lincoln: Looking back on Ridge Farm’s history ahead of 150-year celebration
RIDGE FARM, Ill. (WCIA) — About 150 years ago, much of America was changing. The second wave of the Industrial Revolution was starting and millions of immigrants were heading this way. Also in the 1870s, a certain quaint town in Vermilion County was taking shape. Now, Ridge Farm is getting ready to celebrate. The town […]
‘One of a kind’ dispensary opens in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The ribbon was cut on a new dispensary in Central Illinois, and this one is “one of a kind.” Seven Point just opened down the road from the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. It’s casting a wide net of possible clientele. The store also sells vinyl records and art. They see […]
Red Lobster abruptly closes in Danville, mayor says
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A restaurant in Danville has suddenly closed its doors. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said in a Facebook post that a manager of the Red Lobster on Vermilion Street reached out to him, saying the restaurant abruptly closed Monday. “I was just notified by one of our local Red Lobster managers […]
Volunteers needed for trash cleanup effort in Danville Saturday
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Vermilion County organization is looking for volunteers this weekend to help beautify the Danville area. Keep Vermilion County Beautiful is the local branch of Keep American Beautiful, which is hosting the Great American Cleanup on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to noon, event organizers will be leading volunteers around Danville to […]
UPDATE: Danville mayor comments on end of Village Mall auctions
Update at 5 p.m. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said in a statement to the media the city did bid on all three properties for $4.5 million, but the offer was rejected. Despite the rejection, the city is optimistic for the space. “We have been working behind the scenes to ensure the future success of […]
Danville community gives back to Operation Honor Guard
DANVILLE, lll. (WCIA) — Veterans in Danville and neighboring communities came together at one of six collection spots for a good cause. Wednesday marked another year of the Operation Honor Guard’s Day of Giving. “We’re out here to help benefit all the Honor Guards in this area,” said Gerry Arnold of Danville’s American Legion Post #210. […]
Five railroad crossings closing for maintenance in Danville next week
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Five railroad crossings in Danville are going to be completely closed to traffic next week for track maintenance. The City of Danville said Norfolk Southern will be closing the crossings starting Monday, with each closure expected to last up to two days. The crossings being closed are on Martin, Pries, South, […]
Danville launches grant program to bring art downtown
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is launching “Arts in Alleys,” a matching grant program that collaborates with property owners to bring inspiring murals, sculptures, light displays and more to downtown alleyways. The program is funded through grant funds and private donations, as well as in partnership with the Arts in Alleys Program […]
$250K coming to disadvantaged small businesses in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A quarter-million dollars is coming to Danville. The money will help entrepreneurs become better and smarter with how they run their businesses. It’s from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The project is called Small Business Advantage. It’s a partnership between the City and the Trep School. It will provide […]
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